SCADA Module 3 - Basics of SCADA Communications

This presentation, published by the Center for Renewable Energy Advanced Technological Education Resource Center (CREATE), is part of a series that introduces learners to Supervisory Controls and Data Acquisition (SCADA) for renewable energy. 

The presentation provides an overview of SCADA communications. Networks, protocols, proprietary SCADA, open SCADA, and security issues are highlighted. A link to a video introduction to MODBUS, which is a type of protocol, is also included. A course outline, learning objectives, and additional learning materials are also provided.